Personal Injury Litigation Associate Attorney (Bilingual Spanish) - Chicago

Job Description

Job Description

Direct Counsel is seeking a Litigation Associate Attorney – Plaintiff Personal Injury to join a growing and highly successful plaintiff-side litigation team. This opportunity is ideal for an experienced trial attorney who is passionate about advocating for injured clients and handling high-value personal injury matters from inception through resolution.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in personal injury litigation, courtroom experience, and a proven ability to manage cases while delivering exceptional client service.

Responsibilities:

• Manage plaintiff-side personal injury cases throughout the litigation process
• Conduct case investigations to establish liability and evaluate damages
• Draft, file, and argue motions, oppositions, discovery motions, and other litigation-related pleadings
• Develop and execute litigation strategy in collaboration with attorneys and support staff
• Maintain regular communication with clients and guide them through each phase of litigation
• Conduct legal research and prepare legal briefs and memoranda
• Handle complex and high-value injury matters through settlement or trial
• Collaborate with attorneys, paralegals, and legal professionals to achieve favorable outcomes

Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
• Active license and good standing with the applicable State Bar
• Bilingual in English and Spanish required
• Minimum of 3 years of personal injury litigation experience
• Strong trial background with at least 3 civil jury trials to verdict
• Extensive knowledge of personal injury laws, procedures, and litigation strategy
• Excellent legal research, writing, analytical, and advocacy skills
• Proven ability to independently manage cases and meet litigation deadlines
• Strong organizational, communication, and client relationship skills
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, team-oriented environment

Preferred Skills:

• Experience handling catastrophic injury, wrongful death, and complex personal injury matters
• Strong courtroom presence and trial advocacy skills
• Ability to manage multiple active litigation files simultaneously

Compensation & Benefits:

• Salary range: $115,000 – $185,000 annually , depending on experience
• Medical insurance
• 401(k) with 4% fully vested safe harbor employer match
• 12 paid holidays annually
• 10 days paid vacation
• 6 paid sick days annually
• Continuing education and professional development budget
• Regular firm-sponsored events and team-building activities